Massive Iran-Linked Botnet Launches DDoS Attacks Against Telecom, Gaming Platforms

Summary: A large botnet named Eleven11bot, consisting of over 30,000 compromised security cameras and network video recorders, is executing DDoS attacks against telecom providers and gaming platforms. Most of the affected IP addresses have been traced back to Iran, coinciding with recent sanctions imposed by the U.S. on the country. Security experts have issued warnings regarding the botnet’s sustained and powerful activity, making it one of the largest DDoS botnets since early 2022.

Affected: Telecom providers and gaming platforms

Keypoints :

• A botnet with exceptional size, comprising over 30,000 IoT devices, is launching extensive DDoS attacks.
• The majority of observed IP addresses associated with the botnet are linked to Iran, appearing after U.S. sanctions were imposed.
• Security recommendations include securing IoT devices with strong passwords, monitoring network logs, and blocking malicious IP addresses.